"Call of Duty: United Offensive" 2004 is a kind of continuation of the original "Call of Duty", which looks more like a major addition than a full-fledged new game. Nevertheless, it provides players with several exciting campaigns dedicated to the Second World War, while maintaining the atmosphere and character of the original.
The game's plot is divided into three campaigns, each of which tells about different fronts and soldiers: American, British and Soviet. Among the missions, the battles in the Ardennes Forest, the attack in Holland and the fierce defense of Kharkov and its railway station stand out. The last mission was well remembered for its intensity. It was extremely difficult to survive there. The developers tried to show the importance of each episode of the war, saturated the locations with a lot of important details, literally immersing them in all the horrors of the war.
The mechanics of the game are almost identical to the original "Call of Duty", which was not a big disadvantage, but also did not bring anything new. Control, shooting, interaction with allies - everything here has remained at the usual level. This is both a plus, since the player does not need to get used to something new, and a minus, because there is practically no sense of novelty.
The graphics in "United Offensive" have not undergone significant changes. Although the game looks decent for its time, the detail and elaboration of the environment are not surprising. It is especially noticeable that the models of characters and environments are still quite angular, and the textures are not always pleasing to the eye. Nevertheless, the atmosphere of war is perfectly conveyed, especially in large-scale battles.
As a result, "Call of Duty: United Offensive" is a worthy addition with memorable missions and fascinating plot twists. The game is good for those who want to return to the world of the original "Kolda" and continue their adventures on the fronts of the Second World War. However, the lack of significant changes and innovations does not allow it to become anything more than an extension of a familiar experience. But it's still one of the favorite games in the series.
10 out of 10.
